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The question of this winter season is \u201cCan Weather Make You Hurt?\u201d<\/strong> If you have a bet with relatives on this one, hopefully your answer is \u2018yes,\u2019 because indeed, the weather does cause people pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, the reasoning for this is not as mysterious as it\nseems since scientists have studied this concern extensively. It\u2019s been\ndetermined that both barometric pressure and temperature cause bodily changes,\nwhich can be anywhere from uncomfortable to painful for folks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the following Reed Chiropractic<\/a>\nblog will highlight this seasonal condition and how it can be combated through\nlifestyle changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why does\nweather cause us to hurt?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the causes of pain from the weather is a change in barometric pressure<\/strong>. According to many arthritis and pain doctors, As the air expands it also cools. Since warmer air holds more water vapor than cooler air, as the air temperature drops the air condenses, leading to rain or storms. When a meteorologist predicts falling barometric pressure it suggests rain is moving into the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, the barometric pressure falling in the atmosphere\ndirectly correlates with pain and inflammation (or swelling). The barometric\npressure is our atmosphere, also known as atmospheric pressure; and meteorologists\ndetermine the barometric pressure at sea-level to measure the pressure changes.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notably, the stable measurement of pressure is at 760\nmillimeters of mercury. Anything outside of this amount would signify\natmospheric pressure changes. Mostly, drops in barometric pressure are\nassociated with discomfort and complaints from patients and research\nparticipants.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where does\nweather hurt in the body?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Considering this,\ndrops in pressure show affect on joints<\/strong>. Studies done on knee\nosteoarthritis and other arthritic conditions, show affects from both\ntemperature and atmospheric pressure. In addition to pressure changes, cooler\ntemperatures commonly prompt pain, independent of pressure or atmospheric\nchanges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s most common to feel the effects of atmosphere changes\nin the joint areas of the body. However, there\u2019s also a connection with sinus\npain and severity in headaches. Anecdotal research and patient complaints have\nnoted that migraines are also more common during low pressure weather.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, does weather make you hurt?<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes, it can, but it doesn\u2019t affect everyone and the effects can be different from person to person. Also, it manifests differently through headaches and\/or joint pain, but either way it\u2019s not fun and leads people to seek relief. Next, we\u2019ll discuss options for combating the pain and discomfort from weather changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can\nyou do to ease the hurt?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there are options for feeling better<\/strong>! However, one option we do not recommend is prescription opioid medication. The current statistics will also speaks to this option, By 2017, there were 1.7 million who suffered from a substance abuse problem related to a prescription opioid painkiller\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, patients seeking relief have been copiously directed\ntowards painkillers for their pain. Unfortunately, it has resulted in multiple\nissues in society and a lack of confidence in conventional medication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, Reed Chiropractic<\/a> recommends alternative pain relief options which are in line with the current recommendations of leading doctors in the field of pain management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommendations:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n